Finance Intern

Overview

The Minnesota House DFL Campaign is currently seeking a Finance Intern for the 2025 spring session (January to May) who is interested in contributing to a fast-paced political fundraising department and helping House DFLers win back a majority in the MN House of Representatives.  to learn more about the House DFL and our values.

Interns will learn essential fundraising and data management skills that, upon completion of their internship, will have them prepared to land a full-time job in a political fundraising operation as a finance assistant and/or call time manager. Interns will learn to conduct finance research, manage call time, process contributions, prepare and send blast email communications, assist in planning events, and many other essential skills.

We are currently working from the office and require that all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Minnesota House DFL Campaign is looking to expand our team with a hard-working and passionate individual who believes in making Minnesota a better place for all. This position will work in the House DFL Campaign Finance Department, with frequent interaction with DFL House Members.

• Processing contributions
• Helping plan and execute events
• Designing invitation graphics for fundraising events
• Researching past contributors, potential contributors, and other research as assigned
• Assisting staff with call time management
• Assisting with general campaign work
• Other tasks as assigned

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects
• Commitment to progressive values and winning back a DFL majority in the Minnesota House

• Experience working in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.)
• Experience using Canva, or a similar program, and a strong eye for design and visual presentation

Interns will be paid $15/hour and may also receive academic credit from their school. The internship will run from September to December. Hours are flexible and will be arranged in coordination with House DFL staff and the intern’s schedule, with an intern expected to work 15-20 hours per week.

Send a cover letter and resume to Barrett Edwards by emailing  When sending your email, please include “Spring 2026 Fundraising Internship Application Materials” in your subject line.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

The Minnesota House DFL is an equal-opportunity employer. The House DFL is committed to including groups historically underrepresented due to race/ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or disability. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.